Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker - Adoption West

at  Bristol City Council

THIS IS NOT A BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY THEREFORE PLEASE CONTACT ADOPTION WEST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including: -

• The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters.
• Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption.
• Post adoption support services.
• Services to birth family and adopted adults.

This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted.
This role is in our Recruitment & Assessment Team.

MAIN DUTIES

• Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.
• Linking and matching approved adopters with children.
• Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children & up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.
• Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.
• Assessing Early Permanence carers/providing fostering supervision and support to these carers.
• Providing duty support across the region.
• Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).

FOR AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ROLE PLEASE CONTACT:

Jane Priborsky – Team Manager (Monday - Wednesday) - 07701363574
Emily Woodford - Deputy Team Manager - 07936944603
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.